The 1938–39 1. Liga season was the 7th season of the 1. Liga since its creation in 1931. At this time, the 1. Liga was the second-tier of the

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Overview

There were 24 clubs that competed in the 1. Liga this season. They were divided into two regional groups, each with 12 teams. The teams in each group played a double round-robin to decide their league position. Two points were awarded for a win and one point was awarded for a draw. Both group winners then contested a play-off round to decide the championship and promotion to the top-tier Nationalliga. The last placed team in each group were directly relegated to the 2. Liga (third tier) and the two second last teams played a play-out against the third and last relegation slot.

Group West

Teams, locations

Final league table

Decider for tenth place

Because

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and

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finished level on points. A decider for tenth and eleventh place was required, because eleventh place was the relegation play-out slot. The decider was played on 4 June at

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won and remained in the division in for the next season.

had to contest the play-out against relegation with the eleventh placed team of the other group.

Group East

Teams, locations

Final league table

Promotion, relegation

The two group winners played a two legged tie for the title of 1. Liga champions and for promotion to the

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. The games were played on 4 and 11 June 1939.

Championship play-off

St. Gallen won the 1. Liga championship title and were promoted to

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remained in the division for the next season.

Relegation play-out

The two second last placed teams from each group played a single legged tie to decide the third and last relegation slot. The game was played on 18 June in

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won and remained in the division.

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were relegated to the 2. Liga.

Further in Swiss football

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* 1938–39 Swiss Cup

References

Sources

Switzerland 1938–39 at RSSSF
{{DEFAULTSORT:1938–39 Swiss 1. Liga 1938–39 in Swiss football Swiss 1. Liga (football) seasons

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